ASKWITH, Mary Agnes (nee Martin)
(Formerly of Montreal) Suddenly, at her home in Oshawa Ontario, on Saturday, September 25, 2004, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of Gerald (Jerry) for 58 happy years. Loving and cherished mother of Gerald (Jerry) and his wife Madeline Rajotte, Howard of Vancouver, Cynthia (Cindy) and her husband Ron French. Devoted ''Nana'' to Kimberley and her husband David Jordon, and Bryn. Dear sister of Tommy Martin and his wife Margaret McBrine and the late Andrew (Edna), Margaret (Jim) MacDonald, Mima (Eddie) Conlin, John (Mary), Bill (Sheila), Claire (Dom) Heffernan, Danny and Dolly. Sister-in-law of Norma Maisonneuve. Lovingly remembered by her step-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and their families. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE ''Thornton Chapel'', 847 King Street West for visitation on Tuesday, September 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, September 29th at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH, 1100 Mary St. North (corner of Beatrice St.), Oshawa. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

FOWLER, Evelyn May
After a very full life at 102 years of age, Evelyn passed away in her sleep. Evelyn came from England with her parents at 2 years of age. Oshawa was home to Evelyn for over 100 years. A dear wife and mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Evelyn and her late husband Reg enjoyed travelling extensively. Dear mother of Bob and his wife Joan and the late June White and her husband Bill. Predeceased by her sister Mildred Scammell and her brother Lawrence Drage. Also dearly remembered by her grandchildren Louise (David); Brent (Milija); Lynn (Tom) and great-grandchildren Marian and Kate. A special thank you to the caring staff at Hillsdale. A very special thank you to Evelyn's relatives and to Peggy and Ivan for their kindness and frequent visits with Evelyn. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday September 28 from 10:30 a.m. until funeral service hour at 11 o'clock a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Following the interment relatives and friends are invited to return to the McIntosh-Anderson Reception Centre for a time to celebrate and remember Evelyn's life. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation.

IBBOTSON, Douglas
In his 80th year, suddenly at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Saturday, September 25, 2004. (Member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793). Born in 1924 in London, England, and came to Canada in 1926. Loved husband for 51 years of Beatrice (MacDonald) Ibbotson. Loving father of Catherine and John (Butler), Eva and Jerry (Verriet), Carol and Ivan (Bradburn), Jennifer and John (Mutton), Dale (Debbie), Doug Jr. (Sherry), and Tim. Loving grandfather of Dale Jr., Stephanie (Jim), Brianna (James), Brett, Janine, and Katie. Fondly remembered also by son Wayne. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S., (just north of 401 at the lights) on Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Doug’s memory would be appreciated by his family.

ROBERTS, Joyce
(Member of Carriage Country Baptist Church). At her home in Oshawa, on Saturday, September 25, 2004. Joyce (nee Nicol), in her 73rd year. Loving mother of Karen Roberts-Ray and her husband Stanley Ray of Cobourg and Lisa Roberts of Bermuda. Grandma to Darrien, Jarryd and Ashley. Special friend of Don Barrick. Remembered by Walter Roberts, family and friends in Bermuda. Relatives and friends will be received at Carriage Country Baptist Church, 4830 Trulls Rd. N. (just south of Taunton Rd.) Hampton, Ontario on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 from 12 noon until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa. Donations in memory of Joyce to the Canadian Cancer Society may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).

RUFF, Florence May
Entered into rest on Saturday, September 25th, 2004 at Bloomington Cove Nursing Home, Stouffville. In her 86th year. Florence, beloved wife of the late James. Dear mother of Wayne and his wife Lois Campsall and Dale and his wife Judy Campsall. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Daniel, Shane, Vaneesa, Devlin, Scott and Christina. Great grandchildren Joshua, Jeffrey, Samuel, Mackenzie, Isaiah, Benjamin, Alistair, Dani, Amy and Jacob. Survived by brothers Kenneth and Jack Hamilton. A special thank you to the staff at Bloomington Cove in Stouffville. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

TOWNSLEY, L. Paul
Passed away at Sunnybrook Health Centre, Toronto on Saturday, September 25, 2004, in his 83rd year. Dearly loved father of Cheryl and her husband Joe Shaw of Eldorado. Grandfather of Debbie and her husband Peter and Mark Ramsay. Great-grandfather of Aaron, Emily, Reilly and Brooke. Brother of Jack Townsley and Betty Ellis. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL BROOKLIN, 79 Baldwin Street, Brooklin Village from 12:30 p.m. Friday with Funeral Service to follow in the chapel Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations to the Burn Unit of Sunnybrook Health Centre, Toronto.

WALKER, Bruce
(Retired employee of General Motors) Peacefully passed away, on September 25, 2004 at Strathaven Life Care Centre, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father to Dennis (Pauline), Robert (Arlene) and the late Connie. Cherished grandpa to Julie, Todd, Doc, Josh and great-grandfather to Madison. Bruce was a long time resident of Courtice Rd. and will be sadly missed by his friends and neighbours. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated.

WINTER, Ernest Hugh
Passed away peacefully, at the age of 93, on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa. A Memorial Service will be held at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway No. 2, Courtice (905-432-8484), on Sunday, October 17, 2004, at 3 p.m. Friends, former colleagues and former students are invited to attend or may send condolences by e-mail at terra_cfc@on.aibn.com Memorial donations to the Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.

FRANCIS, Thomas
Peacefully passed away, at the Rouge Valley Health Centre, Ajax, on Friday, September 24, 2004, in his 79th year. Loving husband of Theresa. Beloved father of Robert and his wife Rebecca. Dear grandfather of Thomas, Vanessa and Anthony Francis. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at a later date to be announced. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

KORELL, G. Mae
Formerly of Welland, peacefully at the Strathaven Nursing Home in Bowmanville, on Friday, September 24, 2004 at the age of 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman Korell. Cherished mother of David Korell (Marion) of Oshawa. Loving grandmother of Norman Korell (Melanie) and their children Kaitlyn & Kirsten and Harold Korell (Alison) and their daughter Savanna. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she was predeceased by parents Ernest W. and Margaret Cryer, brother David Cryer and sisters Mabel Cryer, Ivy Gittere and Mary Acaster. Born in Stockton-on-Tees, England, Mrs. Korell moved to Canada in 1921, coming directly to Welland. She was employed as the Head of the Classified Department of the Welland Tribune for some 16 years, retiring in 1970. Mrs. Korell was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #47, Welland and Past Matron in 1949 & 50. She was a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church for over 80 years, a choir member for 22 years, a Girl Guide Captain, a Past President of Anglican Young People's Association (AYPA) and a former treasurer of the Lincoln and Welland of AYPA. As well, she was a former member of the Ladies Niagara Peninsula Shrine Club of Bokhara Court and the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America Bokhara Court #22, Toronto. Friends are invited to visit the family on Monday, September 27th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the H. L. Cudney Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Welland. Reverend Dan Bennett will conduct the funeral service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 77 Division Street, Welland, on Tuesday, September 28th at 11:30 a.m. with cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to either Holy Trinity Church or the Canadian Cancer Society, would be deeply appreciated by the family. The Order of the Eastern Star #47, Welland, will hold a memorial service in the Cudney Chapel Monday evening at 7:00 p.m.

SWEENEY, Elizabeth Helen 'Beth'
(Retired teacher of Toronto Institute of Medical Lab Technology; Longtime member of American Contract Bridge League, ACBL). At Lakeridge Health Corp. Oshawa, on Friday, September 24, 2004. Beth, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Bill Sweeney. Loving mother of Greg and his wife Wendy of Bowmanville and Mark and his wife Barbara of Nanaimo, B.C. Dear step-grandmother of Alex and Amanda Dundas. Mother-in-law of Barb Sweeney of Whitby. Predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Fondly remembered by close friends and relatives. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558), on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. Celebration of Life Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Donations in memory of Beth to the Canadian Cancer Society, Alzheimer Society or Settlement House Oshawa would be appreciated.

BRODIE, Fred
Suddenly, at the Lakeridge Health Centre, Port Perry, on Thursday, September 23, 2004. Fred Brodie, loving husband of the late Joan. Loving father of Debbie, Lawrence, and Linda. Grampy of Laura, Lisa, Adam, Eric, Aaron and Tyler, and great-grampy of Tori and Connor. Fred will be fondly remembered by his many friends and family. Funeral Service in the chapel of the Toronto Necropolis Cemetery (200 Winchester St., Toronto), Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

CAPRANI, Paula Elizabeth
Peacefully passed away on September 23, 2004 at Rouge Valley Health Centre Ajax in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert H. Loving mother of Martin (Sharon), Paul (Rocean) and Mona Ann. Cherished nan to Richard, Michael, Jamie and Jenna. Also great grandmother to Mitchell and Aidan. Paula was a long time employee of Columbia House. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Parkinson's Society would be greatly appreciated.

FOX, Mark Stanley
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, September 23rd, 2004 at the age of 54. Beloved father of Marcene. Dear son of George and the late Isabel Fox. Loving Grandpa of Bradley. Brother of Mary-Ellen and the late Wayne and Harry. Lovingly remembered by his nephew Josh, brother-in-law Harvey O’Connor and by his extended family and friends. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel” 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, September 26th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, September 27th at 11:00 A.M. Interment Oshawa Union Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.

GOODBRAND, Brian Roy
(Former partner of Attersley Tire/Tirecraft Commercial, former member of Kinsmen Club of Whitby and Rotary Club of Whitby). Peacefully after an unbelievable battle against cancer at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Thursday, September 23, 2004 in his 51st year. Brian, devoted son of June and Roy Goodbrand. Beloved husband of Leslie. Loving father of Jennifer and John. Dear brother of Wynne Blair and her husband Rick, Diane Jung and her husband Larry, Ian Goodbrand and the late Glen. A special thank you to the Doctors, nurses and Palliative Care Unit at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa and Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax for their exceptional care. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel”, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Sunday, September 26 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, September 27 at 3 P.M. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

MATTHEWS, Robert
On Thursday September 23, 2004 at Lakeridge Whitby Hospital. Beloved husband of Mona. Loving father of Per and father-in-law of Jacquie. Devoted Farfar to Dylan and Kyle. Survived by brother Terry and family of Hornchurch England. Robert will also be missed by the Phipps family of Harefield England and his many friends in England, Canada and Sweden. Robert worked as a chemist for Morny in England and joined Vanda Beauty Counsellors in Canada in 1964. His last 5 years of work were spent at Isomedix in Whitby. In respecting Robert's wishes there will be no funeral service. A special grateful thank-you to Dr. Shepley and nursing staff at Lakeridge Whitby. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to either Amnesty International, 312 Laurier Ave. E., Ottawa, ON K1H 1H9 or Lakeridge Health Hospital in Whitby-Rehabilitation Unit, 300 Gordon St. S., Whitby, ON L1N 5T2.

McCARTER, (Bulk) Acidie (Didi)
Passed away peacefully at her home at Chalk Lake after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer on Thursday, September 23, 2004. Didi McCarter dearly beloved wife of Greig McCarter. Loved by many and will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, 610 University Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9 would be appreciated.

POINT, Marguerite Anne
Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday September 23, 2004 in her 86th year. Born July 15, 1919 in Madawaska, Ontario. Marguerite, wife of the late Joseph Point. Predeceased by her parents Albert & Mariane LaHaye. Loving mother of Claire & her husband Larry Strong of Bowmanville, Leona & her husband Marcel Crete of Haliburton, Maurice Point & his wife Ann of Oshawa, Lorraine & her husband Gerald Lynch of Oshawa, Gerry Point & his wife Elaine of Ajax. Fondly remembered by 11 Grandchildren & 12 Great Grandchildren. Dear sister of Gilberte of Kirkland Lake, Lucille of Peterborough, Benny of Hastings, and the late George, Juliette, Robert, Gerard, Madeine and Guy. Mass of Christian Burial from St. John the Evangelist Church, 903 Giffard St. Whitby on Monday September 27th at 10:30 a.m. Donations may be made to the Charity of choice in memory of Marguerite Anne Point.

CRONIER, Yves
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health – Oshawa on Wednesday, September 22, 2004. Yves Cronier in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Claude, dear father of Eric and his wife Helen, Catherine and her husband Jody Hulcio and Christine and her husband David Corner. Lovingly remembered by his six grandchildren: Laryssa, Katelyn, Taylor, Joshua, Madeleine and Ethan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT (194 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa) on Saturday, September 25 at 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE “Thornton Chapel”, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234).

DICKINSON, Dadria Elizabeth
Age 48, at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2004. Greatly beloved wife of John, adored mother of Danielle. Survived by her mother Vivian, her father Sonny, her brother Keith, sister Lorna, nephews Robert and Kevin, nieces Faye and Vicky and many cousins. Predeceased by her son James. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Durham Regional Cancer Centre or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

FOWLER, Evelyn May
After a very full life at 102 years of age, Evelyn passed away in her sleep. Evelyn came from England with her parents at 2 years of age. Oshawa was home to Evelyn for over 100 years. A dear wife and mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Evelyn and her late husband Reg enjoyed travelling extensively. Dear mother of Bob and his wife Joan and the late June White and her husband Bill. Predeceased by her sister Mildred Scammell and her brother Lawrence Drage. Also dearly remembered by her grandchildren Louise (David); Brent (Milija); Lynn (Tom) and great-grandchildren Marian and Kate. A special thank you to the caring staff at Hillsdale. A very special thank you to Evelyn's relatives and to Peggy and Ivan for their kindness and frequent visits with Evelyn. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Tuesday September 28 from 10:30 a.m. until funeral service hour at 11 o'clock a.m. Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery. Following the interment relatives and friends are invited to return to the McIntosh-Anderson Reception Centre for a time to celebrate and remember Evelyn's life. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation.

HEFFER, Patricia Grace (Pat)
Peacefully, at Lakeridge Health - Oshawa on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at the age of 70. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Evelyn Heffer. Dear sister of Peggy Riordan, Joe Heffer and his wife and Mary and Barbara Power. Predeceased by her brother and sisters, Helen Conway, Mary Alexander, Michael Heffer and Theresa Andrews. Sister-in-law of Bermot Conway, Helen Heffer, Bob Andrews and the late Robert Alexander, Gerry Power and Joe Riordan. Lovingly remembered by her 36 nieces and nephews and her great-nieces and great-nephews. Relatives and friends will be received at CHURCH OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT, 194 Simcoe St. N., (at Adelaide) Oshawa, Saturday, September 25, 2004 after 12:30 p.m. until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558)